Under the Radar: Breakout Performers
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February has featured many impressive performances by prospects who are currently unsigned and outside of the top 130 prospects for their class. These are the girls who left a huge impression on me when I saw them play in person…
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Continue ReadingFebruary has featured many impressive performances by prospects who are currently unsigned and outside of the top 130 prospects for their class. These are the girls who left a huge impression on me when I saw them play in person this season.
Gracee Robidou Gracee Robidou 5’6″ | CG Stockbridge | 2024 State MI is a senior PG from Stockbridge with qualities necessary to succeed at a high varsity level and at the college level. Gracee scores at all three levels and has a relentless motor on both sides of the ball. Her vision, toughness, burst, and clutch play in big moments make her an exceptional prospect for colleges to target. Gracee has the range and accuracy to hit many 3’s, while anticipating passes for steals. She will earn charge calls with her quickness and will lead the way as a rebounder for her squad. Gracee is an excellent target for NAIA, JUCO, and D3 schools still searching for available prospects.
Highlights
Sydney Burke
Sydney Burke
Sydney Burke (2024, CG) is a phenomenal offensive guard with shifty scoring ability for Notre Dame Prep. Sydney led the way hitting 3’s and attacking with quick downhill drives to the basket on senior night. She utilizes lateral dribbles and crossovers to penetrate the paint, while using balance to finish at the rim. Sydney causes turnovers with her pesky on ball pressure and will turn deflections into quick layups. She is a senior guard who could be a great addition for college programs still searching for 2024 guards.
Emmalea Terburgh
Emmalea Terburgh
Emmalea Terburgh (2025, PF) is an athletic 5’9 forward who contributes on both ends for the Midland Chemics. She has the footwork and quickness to face up in the high post, accelerate to the rim, and finish strong. Emmalea has great shooting form and hits clutch free throws to help her team win down the stretch. She has the range to extend herself up top and knock down 3’s. She presents effectively for entry passes and passes to teammates well; Emmalea is a scrappy rebounder and positions herself to win battles inside.
Lexi Norman Lexi Norman 6’0″ | PF Lapeer | 2024 State MI is a strong interior senior for Lapeer on both ends of the court. She blocks hesitant shot attempts inside, high points rebounds, and works to seal for entry passes. Lexi passes very well from the high post and is an effective shooter anywhere in the high or low post. She verbally communicates on both sides of the ball to help teammates succeed; she is a tough competitor. When Lexi earns inside position, she draws fouls, and will knock down the free throws! Lexi is an all around post prospect who will be playing volleyball for Albion following graduation.
Brooke Swartz Brooke Swartz CG Bay City Western | 2024 State MI is an impressive two-way guard for the Bay City Western Warriors. She has the offensive firepower to knock down many 3’s while cutting through defenses using pushouts, crossovers, and pivots. Brooke demonstrates quickness to defend the ball and forces turnovers with her defensive awareness. Brooke is going to be in the running for 1st team all-conference in the SVL this season and is a guard who should be on college basketball radars.
Tiareyona Holmes
Tiareyona Holmes
Tiareyona Holmes (2025, SG) is an athletic prospect who produces on both sides for Bay City Central. Holmes recently knocked down a 3 pointer using a hesitation dribble into a behind the back step back jumper. She blocks shots, rebounds, creates steals, and has the clutch factor to take over games. Holmes is a knock down shooter off of the dribble or catch, and has the speed to beat defenders to the rim on her drives. Holmes will be an excellent candidate for SVL all-conference this season.
Ravyn Guy Ravyn Guy 5’7″ | PG Flint Carman Ainsworth | 2024 State MI is an elusive guard for Carman-Ainsworth who causes havocs for opponents on both ends. She pauses with hesitation dribbles and then bursts through multiple defenders to draw fouls inside to convert at the rim. Ravyn knocks down shots from outside and uses her quickness/pressure to force turnovers on defense. She will lead the way scoring, rebounding, and stealing the ball on any given night. Her athleticism and skills can help college teams at the next level.
At the Buzzer
Evan Bell is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops, Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach at Lapeer High School, and Director of Lapeer County Cobras . Our mission at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you know a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at lapeercountycobras@gmail.com